Nov 24th, 2008 · In 2007, the number of reported hate crimes in Los Angeles County jumped 28 percent. Some say this is partly due to the fact that more people now know what a hate crime is. Others say an increase in white supremacist groups and the Internet's ability to spread hateful messages and music have also contributed.
Nov 21st, 2008 · It's a strange time for a big party — especially for the auto industry. Still, the show must go on. We attended a preview of the L.A. Auto Show and found a capsule view of the problems car makers are facing in the United States — one part financial disaster, one part environmental enthusiasm with a splash of fur.
Nov 20th, 2008 · Amid job cuts, restructuring and pleas to Congress for financial aid, General Motors and Chrysler are represented, but not making much of a splash, at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show.
Nov 19th, 2008 · It's time for the Los Angeles Auto Show, which is the first major North American auto show of the season. It's known for presenting cutting edge technology and design. Mark Phelan, automotive critic for the Detroit Free Press, talks with Renee Montagne about what will — and won't — be on the floor of the convention center this year.
Nov 15th, 2008 · Imagine driving through a waterfall of fiery embers. That's what happened to Inspector Paul Hartwell, a firefighter and public information officer with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Nov 15th, 2008 · A wildfire is tearing through the foothills north of Los Angeles. Wind gusts of near-hurricane force are fueling the blaze in the suburbs of Sylmar and Porter Ranch. Dozens of homes have burned, thousands have evacuated the area, and power lines are threatened.
Nov 12th, 2008 · General Motors is scaling back its plans for next week's Los Angeles Auto Show. Originally, the company was going to unveil a new Buick. Executives were going to meet reporters. But reporters are already writing about GM. The company has lost more than $20 billion this year. It's asking for an emergency government bailout. So, executives figured, maybe they should wait to unveil the new Buick. They're saving it for Detroit's auto show in January.
Nov 5th, 2008 · The elections were particularly exciting for African American voters. Now that Barack Obama has been elected, how do blacks feel about the outcome of this historic race? Alex Chadwick is at the Ladera Heights Starbucks in the heart of L.A.'s African American community to find out what the patrons there have to say about the results.